Apache Training Course

Apache httpd Web Server Administration covers the details of installing and configuring the most popular Web server on the planet: Apache's httpd server.

Students will learn the details of the httpd.conf configuration file, using .htaccess files, virtual hosts, MIME and file types, URL mapping, directory indexing, performance tuning, handlers, filters, server-side includes, managing scripts, security and Apache modules.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Compile and install Apache on both Windows and UNIX-type environments
• Explain the difference between Apache httpd/web server and Apache Software Foundation
• Deploy, support, and troubleshoot applications on Apache
• Navigate Apache's directory structure
• Understand Apache configuration files: httpd.conf
• Secure Apache and applications running on it
• Set up Apache for SSL
  
• Tune Apache's performance

To get the most benefit from this course, you should be familiar with the basic principles of server/system administration.

Additionally, prior exposure to any of these concepts can be helpful:

• Compilation of native programs (e.g. configuring and compiling C/C++ applications on UNIX/Linux)
• HTTP protocol (i.e., the stateless nature of HTTP, the need for sessions, HTTP methods, SSL, etc.)

Without exaggeration, I can wholeheartedly say that this was the best training class I've ever taken. [the instructor] was an outstanding instructor and demonstrated time and time again how well he knows Apache. I was truly blown away by how useful and informative it was. Highly recommended! -

I would consider taking other classes in the future!!! - Experian

For a two-day class, I definitely learned a lot! Highly recommended, if you don't have the time to attend a semester or quarter course at a college or wherever. - USGS

Instructor is very knowledgeable and articulate. - CalPERS

I enjoyed this class very much and learned a great deal. I also give Marakana and A+ for not cancelling the class because I was the only student. This gave me the opportunity to have full instructor focus and made the experience that much more valuable. Thank you Marakana! - Avmed Health Plans

Awesome place overall, class was enjoyable, well as most go anyway. I would recommend this faciility to anyone asking. - CaRMS

Introduction to Apache

• History of Apache
• Overview of Apache Software Foundation
• Downloading Apache
• Installing Apache on Windows using a pre-built binary
• Installing Apache on Unix/Linux from source
• Compilation options
• Dynamic vs. static compilation of modules
  
• Re-compiling
• Testing Installation

Starting and Stopping Apache

• Starting/Stopping Apache on Windows
• Apache Monitor
• Apache Executable
  
• Windows Service
  
• Starting/Stopping Apache on Unix/Linux
• Apache Executable
• apachectl script
  
• Install Apache as a Service

Modules

• Overview of Apache Modules
• Installing Modules

The Apache Configuration Files

• The contents of the /conf directory
• The httpd.conf file
• Directives
• Sections
• The Include Directive
• The Options Directive
• The Installed Directories

The htaccess File

• Overview of .htacces files
• Configuring .htaccess
• The AllowOverride directive
• Setting directory authentication
• Allowing CGI scripts
• Performance Issues

Virtual Hosts

• Overview of Virtual Hosting
• IP-Based Virtual Hosts
• Name-based Virtual Hosts
• Port-based Virtual Hosts
• Bulk Virtual Hosting

MIME and File Types

• Overview of MIME Types
• Configuring MIME Types
• Encoding Files
• Character Sets
• Languages

URL Mapping

• Configuring Aliases
• Configuring Redirects
• The DocumentRoot Directive
• Error Documents
• Overview of mod_rewrite
  

Directory Indexing

• The DirectoryIndex Directive
• Fancy Indexing
• Headers and Footers
• Ignoring Files
• Searching and Sorting

Performance Tuning

• The ApacheBench Utility Program
• Tweaking the Apache Configuration
• Configuring Apache MPMs (prefork, worker, winnt)

Handlers and Filters

• Overview of Handlers
• The Section
• Configuring Handlers
• The server-status Handler
• Overview of Filters
• Configuring Filters

SSI

• Overview of SSI
• Configuring SSI
• Using SSI Directives

Managing Scripts

• Overview of scripting options
• The mod_perl Module
• Configuring mod_perl
• Installing PHP on Windows
• Configuring PHP

Security

• Common Security Issues with Apache
• Dynamic Content Issues
• Authentication
• Authorization
• Access Control
• Unix File Permissions
• Configuring Apache for SSL
• Overview of SSL
• Installing mod_ssl
• Generating SSL certificates
• Configuring mod_ssl